In the world there are a huge number of roads of different types of complexity, different layouts and importance. Some of them pass between cities, others lead through mountains and valleys. In this collection, I will tell you about the most beautiful and famous roads in the world. They are very popular with hikers and hikers because of the picturesque landscapes and many twists and turns. Driving along such a road, you will not leave a feeling of delight, and sometimes even fear.
1. These roads are not only the most beautiful, but also the most winding. We have already written about the most dangerous roads in the world, this topic will be a continuation of the selection. We start at the Stelvio Pass in the eastern Italian Alps, this zigzag road stretches up to 2.7 kilometers above sea level with around 60 hairpin bends. Looking at it from the side is very beautiful, but driving on it is very dangerous. 
This is one of the most unusual roads on our list, passing along the bed of a frozen river. It connects the remote corners of Canada with civilization, but only during the cold season, when the river is in a frozen state. 
14. Atlantic Road in Norway
This is one of the most popular tourist routes in Norway, and its real decoration is Storsesandet bridge, which is often called the bridge to nowhere 
There are many beautiful roads in the world that pass over steep cliffs, hot deserts and river ice, wind through tropical forests and connect small islands in the ocean. We bring to your attention the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world. Traveling along these roads gives a charge of vivacity and charges with optimism.
Highway of Immigrants (Brazil)
In the state of São Paulo, a real masterpiece of Brazilian road construction originates - the Highway of Immigrants with 44 viaducts, 7 bridges and 11 tunnels.
The length of the highway is 58.5 km. It offers magnificent views of the tropical Atlantic forest and the coastal mountain range.
Chuisky tract (Russia)
The Chuysky tract originates in Novosibirsk and stretches to the Mongolian border.
Traveling along the highway, you simultaneously move both in space and in time. Particularly picturesque sections of the tract lie in the Altai Republic. The total length of the route is 963 km.
Route de Gentelly (France)
Highway D2, located in the Alpes-Maritimes of France, is considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
On this road there are steep turns, serpentines, majestic stone arches, and picturesque valleys stretch far below.
Road to Heaven (China)
In the Chinese province of Hunan, there is a very beautiful but dangerous Road to Heaven, also known as the Great Gate Road.
This is the steepest serpentine in the world with a length of 11 km. The track has 99 turns and rises 1.3 km above sea level.
Atlantic Road (Norway)
The Atlantic road in Norway seems to jump from island to island.
This road, located in the Møre og Romsdal region, is 8.5 km long. It has 6 bridges and several tunnels. This road is especially impressive in autumn, when storms rage beneath it.
Los Caracoles Pass (Chile-Argentina)
To get from Argentina to Chile, you need to drive through the Los Caracoles Pass in the Andes.
Almost the whole year the pass is covered with snow. On it, the traveler will meet many steep climbs, slopes and turns. Despite the extreme appearance, the road is relatively safe.
Great Circle of the Colorado Plateau (USA)
When traveling in the US, be sure to visit the Great Circle Road on the Colorado Plateau.
It is located west of the Rocky Mountains in the American Wild West. Runs through the famous Monument Valley and Arches Park.
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Avenue of the Baobabs (Madagascar)
One of the most visited attractions in Madagascar is the Avenue of the Baobabs, which connects the cities of Morondava and Beloni Tziribiina.
The alley is a dirt road surrounded by majestic baobabs. The striking landscape of the area attracts tourists from all over the world.
Winter road to Tuktoyaktuk (Canada)
The second place in our top 10 rightfully belongs to the winter road in Canada. This is one of the most beautiful and unusual roads in the world.
It runs along the Mackenzie River and connects the remote province of Tuktoyaktuk with civilization. The road opens in November and operates only in winter.
Flower Bulb Road (Holland)
One of the most beautiful roads in the world is located in the Dutch community of Nordostopolder, in the province of Flevoland.
This road, over 100 km long, passes 2,500 acres of tulips in bloom. However, you can enjoy tulips here only during their flowering period, from mid-April to the end of May.
Contemplating the most beautiful roads in the world, you understand how many-sided and beautiful our world is. Often beautiful places are near us, but we do not notice them. To live and breathe deeply, you need to learn to see the greatness of nature and enjoy it through the prism of gray everyday life.
Today it is the largest canyon in all of Europe: its length is 25 kilometers and the depth reaches 700 meters! Although the scale of the Verdon Gorge is inferior to the Arizona Canyon, it clearly surpasses it in beauty. It will take a whole day to go around the gorge in a circle, although there are only a hundred kilometers. But they all consist entirely of bends, descents and ascents, man-made tunnels and driveways under rocks hanging overhead and hiding the sky.
The most beautiful views of the gorge open from the old Cretan road, or the Cretan loop (Route des Cretes, D23), built in ancient times and passing along the northern edge of the canyon. This narrow winding path in places comes to the very cliff. There are observation decks along its edges, each of which offers breathtaking views of the Verdon. The Cretan loop is considered one-way: you need to drive a car along it clockwise, starting from the town of Castellane towards the artificial lake Sainte-Croix, which was formed after the construction of a dam in 1975.
2) Pamir Highway (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan)
The highest mountain road in the territory of the former USSR. This almost completely dirt road climbs the spurs of the Pamir Mountains and passes through the three main mountain passes of the Pamirs: Taldyk (3615 m), Kyzyl-Art (4280 m) and the point closest to the "Roof of the World" - the Akbaital pass (4655 m). The eastern part of the tract - from the Kyrgyz city of Osh to the Tajik Khorog - was built in 1931-1934, when the USSR was actively developing the territory of the mountainous Pamirs. It passes through the green foothills, where horses graze and lonely yurts and dung-smeared huts stand, as well as past the Pamir National Park, over which Lenin Peak (7134 m) rises.
3) Atlantic Road (Norway)
The Atlantic road (No 64) goes almost along the ocean itself, jumping from island to island with the help of bridges and tunnels. This is a unique technological facility: the route is only 8.5 kilometers long - as many as six bridges! The main one is the Storseisundet Bridge, which is also called the "Bridge to Heaven". If you approach it from the side of the mainland, it seems as if the canvas of the route breaks off at the highest point and the traveler can only jump straight into the sky. The impression is enhanced if you drive along the Atlantic Road in autumn, when the storm season begins: huge waves roll on small islands, crash with a roar on the bridge supports, and sometimes cover the entire road, trying to lick the cars driving along it.
However, the Atlantic road is only part of the route through the fjords. Moving along it further towards Oslo, you will come to one of the most famous serpentines in Europe - the Troll Stairs (Trollstigen) climbing the slope of the mountain.
4) Route 40 (Argentina)
Route No 40 (Ruta 40) crosses almost all of Argentina from north to south and goes along the high Andean ridges. This is one of the longest roads in the world - 5000 kilometers long! At the same time, they pass through several climatic zones. The landscape around is constantly changing: forests, rocks, lakes, fields, meadows, deserts, almost uninhabited pampas, asphalt and gravel, dust and red sand, sun and knocking wind, 27 mountain passes, 18 major rivers, finally, 20 national parks, in each of which you can spend several days
The most beautiful roads in the world amaze with their splendor. You can get aesthetic pleasure by looking at photos of these picturesque highways.
Verdon Gorge
The most famous gorge in France. It is located in Haute Provence and is a unique natural landmark. The breathtaking combination of rocks, valleys and lakes will leave few indifferent.
Road on the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan. This highway, most beautiful in its landscapes, is divided into Eastern and Western, connecting the cities of Osh (Kyrgyzstan) and Khorog (Tajikistan).
This picturesque pass is located in the Dragon Mountains. It is the highest in South Africa, reaching 2880 meters above sea level.
The most isolated track in the world, located in Alaska. It is also the most snowy road on the planet. Crossing the Arctic Circle, the route ends in the permafrost zone.
Highway in the Carpathians, connecting the regions of Romania. The road passes through a mountain range between Transylvania and Wallachia.
"Engineering feat of the century" in Norway. Built for tourists, the road stretches for 8 kilometers and includes 12 bridges.
big gate road
This incredible highway in China has 99 turns and rises up to 1300 meters above sea level. The route was popularly known as the "Road to Heaven".
Route 40
Highway in the United States connecting 8 states. It originates in California and ends in North Carolina. It ranks third in length in America, stretching for 4118 km.
big circle
Circular track in Colorado with a length of 100 km. The road passes through some of the most picturesque places in America, connecting the states of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.
This track is a tourist attraction in Australia. Stretched along the Pacific coast in the state of Victoria.
The road between Novosibirsk and Novoaltaysk. This picturesque Russian highway was included in the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world according to the famous National Geographic magazine.
Los Corales
This road is considered one of the most difficult in the world. It is located in Chile and connects this country with Argentina.
The pass in Italy is located at an altitude of 2757 meters, being the second highest in the Eastern Alps.
So, there are many incredible highways in the world. Such roads are real tourist attractions.
